Intership Foundation, Art Exhibition

About the Role

KIAN Foundation is seeking interns to be the first point of contact for guests and patrons at their Delhi exhibitions, starting with Devi: Iti Iti at Bikaner House in December 2026, leading to the opening of their Delhi gallery in 2027. This internship offers a firsthand learning experience in building and maintaining a collector community for a contemporary art foundation.

Key Responsibilities

• Guest Experience
• Welcome and host visitors, appointments, and VIP guests at Delhi exhibitions.
• Learn about artists, their practices, and the stories behind the artworks to share with guests.
• Understand guest interests and guide them to relevant works with senior team support.
• Assist in maintaining exhibition spaces, coordinating with gallery and production teams.
• Client Relations Support
• Handle client inquiries via phone, email, WhatsApp, Instagram, and platforms like Artsy and Artnet.
• Share curated selections, price details, and availability as directed.
• Support reservations, invoicing inputs, payment follow-ups, and delivery coordination for sold works.
• Devi: Iti Iti and Events
• Be part of the on-ground team for Devi: Iti Iti (December 10-16, 2026), including VVIP previews and opening events.
• Assist with invitations, RSVPs, guest lists, and on-the-day guest management.
• Support private viewings, curator talks, artist walkthroughs, and collector evenings.
• CRM and Research
• Maintain and update client records, preferences, and interactions in the CRM.
• Track leads and follow-ups, and assist in preparing management reports.
• Research Delhi NCR architects, interior designers, corporates, clubs, embassies, and collector communities for outreach.
• Gather guest feedback and capture content for marketing and social media.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Final year students, recent graduates, or postgraduates.
• Interest in art and culture, with an eagerness to learn about artists and the collection.
• Excellent spoken and written English and Hindi.
• Punjabi or Urdu is an advantage.
• Polished, warm, and confident presence.
• Comfortable meeting senior collectors and high-net-worth guests.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Comfort with MS Office or Google Workspace.
• Active use of WhatsApp and Instagram.
• Based in Delhi NCR.
• Available full-time.
• Willing to work weekends, evenings, and during events.

Qualifications

• Degree in Fine Arts, Art History, Arts Management, Business, Marketing, Hospitality, or a related field.
• Prior exposure to galleries, museums, events, hospitality, or luxury retail is a plus but not required.

Internship Details

• Duration: Minimum three months, starting December 2026.
• Location: New Delhi (Delhi NCR), on-site.
• Stipend: Monthly stipend.
• Certificate: Certificate of internship upon completion.
• Recommendation: Letter of recommendation on successful completion.
• Future Opportunity: Consideration for a full-time role upon the Delhi gallery opening in 2027.